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2 A message from Secretary of State Jesse White DUI Fact Book I am pleased to provide this Illinois DUI Fact Book, which features factual information about Illinois efforts to combat drunk driving. Illinois roadways continue to be among the safest in the nation due to our tough laws on drunk and distracted driving and restrictions on teen drivers. Our state continues to receive national recognition for its prevention efforts. On January,, the use of cannabis (marijuana) for medicinal purposes became legal in Illinois. However, like alcohol, driving under the influence of it is illegal. More information about this new law is on page 6. My office offers free copies of our awardwinning DUI videos and public service announcements, as well as traffic safety speakers and publications to educate people about the consequences of drinking and driving. To request a video, speaker or publications for you, your school or a civic organization, please call the Traffic Safety Hotline at I look forward to continuing our efforts toward making Illinois roadways safer. Jesse White Secretary of State

3 The statistics presented in this Illinois DUI Fact Book are the most recent numbers available at the time of publication. This manual does not cover every aspect of Illinois DUI laws and should not be cited as a legal authority in court. Printed on recycled paper. Printed by authority of the State of Illinois. January M DSD A 8.7

5 Illegal BAC Limits in Illinois Drivers under age.... School bus drivers.... Commercial driver s license holders.... Drivers age and over....8 Number of drinks and BAC level in ONE HOUR of drinking BAC. Drink.8.6 Drinks. Drinks. Drinks. Male 7 pounds Female 7 pounds drink =.5 ounces of pure alcohol* can of beer All contain an equivalent amount of alcohol glass of wine { shot of liquor * The amount of alcohol in a poured/mixed drink is dependent on the type of drink and the person who pours it.

6 Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Driving Under the Influence is defined as operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, other drugs including cannabis (marijuana) prescribed for medical purposes, or intoxicating compounds and methamphetamine. In Illinois, a driver is legally considered to be under the influence if he/she has a blood-alcohol content (BAC) of.8 or more, has used any illegal substance, or is impaired by medication. Illinois.8 limit has been in effect since July, 997. Blood-Alcohol Content (BAC) A driver s BAC is based on the ratio of alcohol to blood or breath. However, an individual with a BAC between.5 and.8 may be convicted of DUI if additional evidence shows the driver was impaired. BAC Levels of Drivers Who Failed a Chemical Test.5-> %.-. 8% 5% The effect of alcohol on an individual is determined primarily by two factors: the amount of alcohol consumed and the rate at which it is absorbed by the body. Other contributing factors include gender, body weight, alcohol tolerance, mood, environment and the amount of food consumed..-. 7% % From the first drink, alcohol affects coordination and judgment. Even with a BAC well below.8, a person s reaction time slows. The risk of being in a crash begins to climb with a BAC between. and.5 and increases rapidly thereafter. By the time a driver reaches a BAC of.6, he/she is twice as likely to be involved in a fatal crash as a non-drinking driver. By the time a driver reaches a BAC of.8, he/she is times more likely to be killed in a single-vehicle crash than a nondrinking driver. The only way to rid the body of alcohol is time. Fresh air, coffee, a shower and food cannot help a person become sober. It takes about one hour for the body to metabolize one drink. Each of the following has a comparable amount of alcohol The average DUI offender is: male (77 percent arrested are men); age (59 percent are under age 5); arrested between p.m. and a.m. on a weekend; and caught driving with a BAC of.6 twice the illegal limit. Illinois Secretary of State 5

7 and counts as one drink: one -ounce mug of beer, one 5-ounce glass of wine or one.5-ounce shot of hard liquor. (The amount of alcohol in a poured/mixed drink is dependent on the type of drink and the person who pours it.) Medical Cannabis (Marijuana) Effective January,, Illinois allows for the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes. Individuals authorized to use cannabis must be age 8 or older, registered with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and must secure a written certification from a physician licensed in Illinois. The IDPH will issue a registry ID card and a notation will be made on the registrant s Illinois driving record, which will be available to law enforcement. A driver may not operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of cannabis prescribed for medicinal purposes and may not transport medicinal cannabis in a vehicle unless it is contained in a tamper-evident container and kept in an area that is inaccessible while the vehicle is in motion. If a violation occurs, the person may be charged with driving under the influence or an open container violation, which may result in the loss of driving privileges as well as the revocation of their medical cannabis card. Illinois DUI Arrest Rate Number of Arrests per, Licensed Drivers per Age Group. Arrests & < & > Drivers Ages at Time of Arrest.. 6

8 Chronology of a DUI Arrest An officer stops a vehicle at a roadside safety check or for probable cause, reasonable suspicion or unusual operation. The officer observes the driver and requests a driver s license, vehicle registration and insurance card. If the officer suspects the driver is under the influence, the driver is asked to submit to field sobriety tests. If the officer does not suspect the driver is under the influence, the driver is released with any applicable violations. If the officer has probable cause based on the field sobriety tests, the driver is placed under arrest for DUI and taken to the police station. The driver is asked to submit to chemical testing of breath, urine or blood. If a tested driver s BAC is more than.5 but less than.8 and no drugs are found in their system, no statutory summary suspension (see page 8) will apply; however, the associated DUI charge will remain until appropriate action is taken by the court. If the driver refuses to submit to or fails to complete testing, the statutory summary suspension will apply. A repeat offender who refuses to submit to testing is not eligible for a Restricted Driving Permit (RDP) during the -year suspension. A repeat offender who takes the test and fails is not eligible for an RDP during the -year suspension. If the driver is a first-time DUI offender, he/she may be eligible for a Monitoring Device Driving Permit. (See page 5.) If the driver s test results show a BAC of.8 or more, or any trace of a drug, illegal substance or intoxicating compound, the driver will be issued a law enforcement sworn report notifying the driver of a statutory summary suspension. If the driver s license is valid, a receipt is issued allowing driving for 5 days. A driver may obtain additional testing at his/her own expense; the results are admissible in court. The offender is required to post bond and may be detained until bond is posted. The offender s vehicle may be towed, impounded or seized. The rate of alcohol impairment among drivers involved in fatal crashes is.5 times higher at night than during the day. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 7

9 Illinois DUI Facts 5 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes, which was 5 percent of the 956 total crash fatalities. 7,6 DUI arrests were recorded by the Secretary of State s office. 9 percent of all drivers arrested for DUI, who were eligible, lost their driving privileges., drivers under age lost their driving privileges due to Zero Tolerance law violations. percent of those arrested for DUI are women, who represent 5 percent of all licensed drivers. Males ages - had the highest DUI arrest rate (about 7 per, licensed drivers). 86 percent of all drivers arrested for DUI are first offenders. Statutory Summary Suspension/Revocation A statutory summary suspension provides for the automatic suspension of driving privileges of a driver arrested for DUI who fails, refuses to submit to, or fails to complete chemical testing. Failure of chemical testing means a person s BAC was.8 or more or the test showed a trace of other drugs. Statutory summary suspensions are automatic, effective on the 6th day from the date of the suspension notice. This suspension does not replace criminal penalties for a DUI conviction. An offender may request a judicial hearing to challenge the arrest; however, the request does not stop the suspension from taking effect. If an Illinois driver refuses to submit to chemical testing in another state, his/her driving privileges will be suspended. A statutory summary suspension does not apply to a person with a BAC of less than.8. If a person has a BAC of more than.5, and additional evidence such as an open container warrants a DUI arrest, the outcome of the court case will determine if penalties apply. If a commercial driver s license holder receives a statutory summary suspension, his/her CDL privileges will be disqualified for one year for a first offense; a lifetime disqualification applies for a second offense. A person convicted of DUI whose driving privileges were suspended because of a statutory summary suspension will have that time credited to the minimum period of revocation of driving privileges. The DUI criminal charge is prosecuted and adjudicated in the courts. This charge is separate from the statutory summary suspension penalties, which is the administrative process. For more information on the criminal penalties for a DUI conviction, see pages -. 8

10 Failing Chemical Testing First offense Suspension of driving privileges for 6 months (eligible for MDDP on st day of suspension).* Second or subsequent offense within 5 years Suspension of driving privileges for year (not eligible for driving relief). Refusing to Submit to Chemical Testing First offense Suspension of driving privileges for months (eligible for MDDP on st day of suspension).* Second or subsequent offense Suspension of driving privileges for years (not eligible for driving relief). A police officer is required to request a chemical test when there is probable cause to suspect DUI is a factor when a crash results in personal injury or death. A driver who refuses to submit to such testing will have their driving privileges revoked for a minimum of one year. If a driver refuses to submit to chemical testing and is subsequently ordered to have a blood withdrawal, the driver may be liable for the medical costs associated with the blood test (up to $5) if the driver is consequently convicted of DUI. A person s driver s license may be subject to multiple suspensions or revocations simultaneously. No single suspension or revocation serves to negate, invalidate, cancel, postpone or lessen the effect of any other suspension or revocation. *A DUI offender eligible for driving relief and issued a Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP) must operate only vehicles installed with a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID), unless exempted by employment. The offender is subject to all MDDP rules and BAIID fees. For more information, see pages -5. In, 9 percent of drivers arrested for DUI who refused to submit to or failed chemical testing lost their driving privileges; 86 percent of those were first offenders. Illinois Secretary of State 9

11 Judicial Hearings A driver may request a judicial hearing to challenge a statutory summary suspension or statutory summary revocation within 9 days after the notice date. The hearing must be conducted within days of the request or on the first court date scheduled to consider the criminal charges. Legally, only five issues may be considered: Whether the person was properly arrested. Whether there were reasonable grounds to believe that at the time of arrest the person was driving or in physical control of the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Whether the driver, after being informed of the impending summary suspension, refused to submit to chemical testing. Whether, after being advised of the suspension, the driver submitted to chemical testing that showed a BAC of.8 or more or any trace of cannabis, controlled substance, methamphetamine and/or intoxicating compounds. Whether, in the case of a statutory summary revocation, the driver was involved in a motor vehicle crash that caused personal injury or death. The suspension/revocation is rescinded if the court rules in favor of the driver. The result of the hearing is entered on the driver s record. Administrative Driver s License Revocation An administrative driver s license revocation, administered by the Secretary of State s office in cooperation with county state s attorneys, allows for the quick revocation of driving privileges of a person who has been involved in a serious injury or fatal crash. A driver charged with DUI or another serious offense may have his/her driving privileges revoked without a hearing only after the Secretary of State s office receives sufficient evidence from a state s attorney. Unless the revocation is contested through an administrative hearing, the privileges remain revoked until the case is adjudicated. The Illinois Supreme Court ruled in 986 that an administrative revocation does not violate a person s right to due process. While acknowledging a driver s license is a privilege deserving of protection, the court ruled the privilege is outweighed by the public interest to promote safe highways.

12 Penalties for a DUI Conviction Penalties for DUI in Illinois vary depending on the circumstances of the arrest and conviction. These circumstances may include the driver s age, the driver s BAC level, whether the driver was transporting a child under age 6, and whether the driver has previous DUI convictions. Any DUI offense resulting in felony charges is classified as Aggravated DUI. (See page for specific penalties for misdemeanor and felony convictions.) First Conviction Class A misdemeanor; minimum revocation of driving privileges for year ( years if driver is under age ); suspension of vehicle registration. If committed with a BAC of.6 or more In addition to any penalties or fines, mandatory minimum fine of $5 and mandatory minimum hours of community service. If committed while transporting a child under age 6 In addition to any penalties or fines, possible imprisonment of up to 6 months, mandatory minimum fine of $, and 5 days of community service in a program benefiting children. If committed while transporting a child under age 6 and involved in a crash that resulted in bodily harm to the child (Aggravated DUI); Class felony In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory fine of $,5 and 5 days of community service in a program benefiting children. Second Conviction Class A misdemeanor; mandatory minimum imprisonment of 5 days or hours of community service; revocation of driving privileges for a minimum of 5 years for a second conviction within years; suspension of vehicle registration. If committed with a BAC of.6 or more In addition to any penalties or fines, mandatory imprisonment of days and mandatory minimum fine of $,5. If committed while transporting a child under age 6 (Aggravated DUI); Class felony. If committed while transporting a child under age 6 and involved in a crash that resulted in bodily harm to the child (Aggravated DUI); Class felony In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory fine of $5, and 5 days of community service in a program benefiting children. Third Conviction (Aggravated DUI) Class felony; revocation of driving privileges for a minimum of years; suspension of vehicle registration. If committed with a BAC of.6 or more In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory imprisonment of 9 days and mandatory minimum fine of $,5.

13 If committed while transporting a child under age 6 In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory fine of $5, and 5 days of community service in a program benefiting children. Fourth Conviction (Aggravated DUI) Class felony; revocation of driving privileges for life with no relief available; suspension of vehicle registration. If committed with a BAC of.6 or more In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory minimum fine of $5,. If committed while transporting a child under age 6 In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory fine of $5, and 5 days of community service in a program benefiting children. Fifth Conviction (Aggravated DUI) Class felony; revocation of driving privileges for life with no relief available; suspension of vehicle registration. If committed with a BAC of.6 or more In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory minimum fine of $5,. If committed while transporting a child under age 6 In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory fine of $5, and 5 days of community service in a program benefiting children. Sixth or Subsequent Conviction (Aggravated DUI) Class X felony; revocation of driving privileges for life with no relief available; suspension of vehicle registration. If committed with a BAC of.6 or more In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory minimum fine of $5,. If committed while transporting a child under age 6 In addition to any other criminal or administrative sanctions, mandatory fine of $5, and 5 days of community service in a program benefiting children. Aggravated DUI Any DUI offense resulting in felony charges is classified as Aggravated DUI. Any mandatory term of imprisonment or community service is not subject to suspension or reduction. Any person sentenced to probation or conditional discharge also must serve a minimum 8 hours of community service or days imprisonment. Aggravated DUI includes the following offenses: Third or subsequent DUI (Class felony; penalties vary according to offense). DUI committed while driving a school bus carrying one or more persons age 8 or younger (Class felony). DUI committed while driving a vehicle for-hire carrying one or more passengers (Class felony).

14 DUI resulting in great bodily harm, permanent disability or disfigurement (Class felony). Revocation of driving privileges for a minimum of years. Second or subsequent DUI committed while transporting a child under age 6 (Class felony; penalties vary according to offense). DUI committed while transporting a child under age 6 and involved in a crash that resulted in bodily harm to the child (Class felony; penalties vary according to offense). DUI committed without a valid driver s license or permit (Class felony). DUI committed without vehicle liability insurance (Class felony). DUI committed after a previous conviction for reckless homicide while DUI or Aggravated DUI involving a death (Class felony). DUI committed in a school zone while the restricted speed limit is in effect and involved in a crash that resulted in bodily harm (Class felony). DUI committed while revoked or suspended for DUI, reckless homicide or leaving the scene of a personal injury or death (Class felony). Any penalty imposed is in addition to the penalty for any subsequent DUI violation. Revocation period determined by offense. DUI resulting in a death (Class felony). Revocation of driving privileges for a minimum of years from the effective date of the revocation or from the date of release from incarceration for the offense. Additional Consequences of DUI A DUI conviction is a permanent part of an offender s driving record. The offender may lose work time. The offender is required to complete an alcohol/drug evaluation and an alcohol/drug remedial education course or substance abuse treatment program before driving privileges are reinstated. The offender must meet the requirements of the Secretary of State s Department of Administrative Hearings prior to obtaining an RDP. A BAIID may be installed on the offender s vehicle as a condition of driving relief. (See page for more information.) The offender is required to carry high-risk auto insurance for years. The offender s vehicle registration will be suspended. An average of one alcohol-impaired driving fatality occurs every 5 minutes. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

15 Vehicle Impoundment The vehicle of any driver may be seized or impounded by local authorities for: Committing a DUI while driving privileges are suspended/revoked for a previous DUI or reckless homicide. Committing a DUI with a previous conviction of reckless homicide, aggravated DUI with death or great bodily harm. Committing a third or subsequent DUI. Committing a DUI without a valid driver s license or permit. Committing a DUI while uninsured. Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) The majority of states, including Illinois, require first-time DUI offenders to have a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) installed on their vehicles. Illinois also requires a camera unit on the BAIID to capture the image of the driver as they perform their breath test. Any first-time DUI offender who wishes to obtain and is eligible for driving relief during the period of statutory summary suspension is required to have a BAIID installed on his/her vehicle. To be eligible for driving relief, the offender must obtain a Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP), and a BAIID will be installed on his/her vehicle through the Secretary of State s office. An MDDP and installation of a BAIID allow an offender to drive anywhere at any time as long as he/she is driving a vehicle installed with a BAIID. The Secretary of State s office monitors and reads the BAIID throughout the duration of the permit. The BAIID will alert the Secretary of State s office if the driver attempts any incidents of driving under the influence or tampers with the BAIID device. A DUI offender may decline to have an MDDP and BAIID and instead choose to restrain from driving during the suspension period. However, an offender who chooses not to participate in the program and is subsequently caught driving a vehicle during the suspension period is guilty of a Class felony. Additionally, an offender who participates in the BAIID program and is subsequently caught driving a vehicle without a BAIID device installed is guilty of a Class felony. (For more information on the MDDP, see page 5.) A BAIID also is required as a condition of receiving a Restricted Driving Permit (RDP) for a person who has two or three DUI convictions (no time limit between offenses); or two statutory summary suspensions (as a result of two DUI arrests); or one DUI conviction with a statutory summary suspension from a separate DUI arrest, with both of the latter combinations of offenses occurring within years.

16 An RDP allows a person to drive on a restricted basis according to his/her permit. (For more information on the RDP, see below.) A person who has two or three DUI convictions must install a BAIID on all vehicles registered in his/her name for consecutive months as a prerequisite for full reinstatement of driving privileges. A judge also may require a driver to have a BAIID installed on a vehicle. In such cases, it is the responsibility of the courts to monitor and record all information, not the Secretary of State s office. A DUI offender is responsible for all costs associated with the issuance, installation and monitoring of the BAIID. For a listing of certified BAIID vendors and installation sites, visit (click Departments, BAIID). Driving Permits Monitoring Device Driving Permit (MDDP) A first-time DUI offender may obtain an MDDP from the Secretary of State to allow unlimited driving during the statutory summary suspension. (A first-time offender is a driver who has not received a previous statutory summary suspension in the past five years, been convicted of DUI or assigned court supervision for DUI in Illinois, or been convicted of DUI in another state within 5 years.) An offender must have a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) installed and maintained on any vehicle driven during the suspension period. An offender may drive anywhere at any time once the permit is issued and the BAIID installed. An MDDP is not effective until the st day of the suspension. A commercial driver s license holder may not drive any vehicle for which a CDL is required. An offender is ineligible for an MDDP if the driver s license is otherwise invalid or if death or great bodily harm resulted from the DUI arrest. An offender is ineligible for an MDDP if previously convicted of Reckless Homicide or Aggravated DUI that resulted in a death. The offender is responsible for all costs associated with the MDDP and BAIID. A driver under age 8 is not eligible for an MDDP. Restricted Driving Permit (RDP) If eligible, a person convicted of DUI may apply to the Secretary of State s office for an RDP. A multiple offender is not eligible for an RDP during the statutory summary suspension period. 5

17 A driver under age 6 whose driving privileges are revoked is not eligible for an RDP. To obtain an RDP, the offender may have to prove a hardship exists, provide a current professional alcohol/drug evaluation and, when appropriate, provide proof of remedial education or treatment. An offender must appear before a hearing officer in the Secretary of State s De part - ment of Administrative Hearings. The driving record is reviewed to ensure that the driver would not threaten public safety if allowed to drive on a limited basis. An offender with two or more alcohol-related driving incidents on his/her driving record within years is required to have a BAIID installed on his/her vehicle for the duration of the RDP. The offender is responsible for all costs associated with the BAIID during this period. Upon application for a formal hearing for an RDP or reinstatement of driving privileges, a $5 nonrefundable filing fee is required. Driver s License Reinstatement Statutory Summary Suspension Driving privileges may be reinstated at the end of the statutory summary suspension period. Before driving privileges can be reinstated: Other suspensions or revocations on the driving record must be cleared. A $5 reinstatement fee must be paid to the Secretary of State, $ of which goes to the Department of Human Services, Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, to help defray the cost of professional alcohol/drug evaluations for indigent offenders. If a repeat offender, a $5 reinstatement fee must be paid to the Secretary of State s office, $6 of which goes to the Illinois Road Fund, $9 to the Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Fund, and $5 to the General Revenue Fund. Reinstatement of driving privileges becomes valid when entered on the driver s record in the Secretary of State s office provided the provisional termination date has passed. Payment for the reinstatement fee must be mailed to: Secretary of State, DUI Section, 7 S. Dirksen Pkwy., Springfield, IL 67. If paying by credit card, please call (debit cards not accepted). Revocation (Including Statutory Summary Revocation) To have driving privileges reinstated, a driver convicted of DUI must: Have a clear driving record other than the revocation sanction. Undergo an alcohol/drug evaluation. If an alcohol/drug problem is indicated, proof of treatment must be submitted. 6

18 Complete an alcohol/drug remedial education program. Even if the evaluation does not recommend treatment, the driver is still required to complete a remedial education program. Appear before a Secretary of State hearing officer. For a first offense, an informal hearing may be conducted by visiting a hearing officer at one of the regional Driver Services facilities. Multiple offenders must make a request in writing, pay a $5 nonrefundable filing fee and attend a formal hearing in Chicago, Springfield, Mt. Vernon or Joliet. Demonstrate during the hearing that public safety will not be endangered if driving privileges are restored. The hearing officer considers the seriousness of the offense, the offender s overall driving record and the driver s remedial efforts. File proof of financial responsibility prior to reinstatement, pay a $5 reinstatement fee, pass the driver s license exam (written, vision and driving) and pay the appropriate application fee. Payment for a revocation must be mailed to: Secretary of State, Traffic Violations Section, 7 S. Dirksen Pkwy., Springfield, IL 67. If paying by credit card, please call (debit cards not accepted). An offender requesting a formal hearing for reinstatement of driving privileges must pay a $5 nonrefundable filing fee when requesting the formal hearing. A reinstatement becomes valid when it is entered on the driver s record in the Secretary of State s office. For more information on driver s license reinstatement and driving permits, please contact: Secretary of State Administrative Hearings Department 9 Howlett Bldg. Springfield, IL or 7 N. State St., # Chicago, IL For more information on the BAIID program, please contact: Secretary of State BAIID Unit Howlett Bldg. Springfield, IL

19 Case Dispositions Since implementation of the Statutory Summary Suspension law in 986, the Secretary of State s office has been able to track DUI cases from arrest to case disposition. All courts have been required to report all DUI case dispositions to the Secretary of State since 98. If a judge grants a driver court supervision for an offense, the driver is not subject to the mandatory penalties of the conviction; the judge determines the penalties. Judges are prohibited from granting court supervision to a driver more than once in a lifetime for a DUI offense, and then only if there was no previous conviction. Because the Secretary of State s office records all court supervisions, repeat offenders are more easily identified, enabling judges to impose appropriate penalties. During, 7,6 statutory summary suspensions were recorded by the Secretary of State s office. As of Dec.,, court dispositions were reported for percent (5,5) of these cases. Of those dispositions, 9 percent (,5) resulted in convictions and 66 percent (,8) received court supervision. In 5 percent (69) of the cases, other dispositions such as convictions for reckless driving were received. Of the dispositions received, percent of first offenders received a DUI conviction, and 89 percent of multiple offenders were convicted. DUI Case Dispositions DUI Convictions 9% Other 5% Supervisions 66% 8

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